After weeks of declining to do so, Mitch McConnell finally acknowledged reality on Tuesday, congratulating Joe Biden on his victory over Donald Trump. It was not an act of courage — McConnell had been silent for weeks as Trump and his allies undermined the integrity of the US electoral system. The Electoral College had affirmed Biden's win and Trump had failed to prove his deranged claims of voter conspiracy in court. But immediately upon doing so, McConnell became the target of some in MAGA Media. Don't just look at the attacks McConnell has faced.

Source: CNN December 16, 2020 05:37 UTC